An upcoming FCC auction will include eight commercial FM frequencies in the Upper Midwest, seven of which had previously been awarded.
Category: FCC Monitor
A weekly look at recent FCC filings and activity pertaining to Upper Midwest broadcasting.
FCC Monitor: Central Minnesota AM Station Back to Full Power
One Minnesota radio station has returned to full power while two others are at reduced power. Elsewhere, an Omaha radio group sale has been approved.
FCC Monitor: Rincon TV Sale Approved, Iowa FM Changes Frequency
The FCC has approved Community News Media’s purchase of stations from Rincon Broadcasting. Also, a southern Iowa FM station has changed frequency.
FCC Monitor: KSTP(AM) At Reduced Power; KNWS Adds Night Service
KSTP/1500 (St. Paul) is operating at reduced power due to technical issues. Elsewhere, KNWS/1090 (Waterloo) has added nighttime service.
FCC Monitor: Several U.P. FM Stations Continue at Reduced Power
Five stations in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula are operating at reduced power. Elsewhere, a Mason City FM station has been granted an upgrade.
FCC Monitor: Iowa, Michigan, Nebraska Radio Sales Close
Sales of radio groups in Charles City, Iowa, Menominee, Mich., and Nebraska’s Tri-Cities have closed. Meanwhile, an Upper Peninsula LPFM has gone off the air.
FCC Monitor: Green Bay-Market FM Station at Reduced Power
A Green Bay-market FM station is at reduced power, while a Milwaukee-market AM station is back to full power. Elsewhere, the FCC has approved a radio sale in Nebraska’s Tri-Cities.
FCC Monitor: More New LPTV Applications Submitted
More than a dozen additional applications for new low-power TV stations in the Upper Midwest have been submitted. Also, a Nebraska FM station reported new technical difficulties.
FCC Monitor: Dozens of Applications for New LPTV Stations
Dozens of applications for new low-power TV stations have flooded the FCC database after a filing freeze ended. The applicants include a mix of new and existing regional broadcasters.
FCC Monitor: Iowa AM Station Seeks Night Service after KAAY Downgrade
An Iowa AM station is seeking to add nighttime service after an Arkansas station downgraded. Elsewhere, the FCC has granted more construction permits for LPTV stations to move.